PPP126 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of handcuffs used in the NSWPF
A
- Peerless
- Saf-Lok MK IV
- Saf-Lok MK V
2
Q
What are the 4 Handcuffing Safeguards?
A
- Approach the subject from the safest angle using the bladed body position
- Remain alert and be prepared for sudden resistance
-Adopt a good tactical position and maintain control by keeping the subject off balance
-Ensure that the handcuffs are double locked to prevent shimming and then check by pulling and pushing on the swinging arm
(ARAE)
3
Q
What are the Handcuffing Principles?
A
Control - Apply - Lock - Adjust - Double Lock - Check
4
Q
What are the Handcuffing Justifications?
A
- Person has tried to escape
- Prevent the person from escaping
- Prevent officers or other persons from injury
5
Q
What are the 3 baton stances?
A
- Defensive stance
- Low profile ready
- Alternate ready position
6
Q
What are the Primary Strike areas for the use of the baton?
A
- The leg, below the hips to the toes. Strikes to inside and outside portions of the leg permitted
7
Q
What are the Secondary Strike areas for the use of the baton?
A
- The arm, from the point of the shoulder to the fingertips. Strikes to inside or outside portion of the arms permitted
8
Q
What are some Advised Non-Strike areas for the use of the baton?
A
- These should be avoided, can inflict serious and or fatal injuries
- Head and neck
- Facial area
- Throat area
- Nape of neck, base of skull
- Thoracic (chest) and abdominal area
- Groin
9
Q
What are the Baton Justifications?
A
- You may use your baton if in danger of being overpowered or to protect yourself or others from injury
- The force must always be reasonable
10
Q
What are the Justifications for the use of OC spray?
A
- For protection of human life
- As a less than lethal option for controlling people where violent resistance or confrontation (is likely to occur) and,
- Protection against animals
11
Q
What is OC spray
A
- Is a device that uses an airborne delivery system to convey an inflammatory agent to a subjects location and assist in the restraint or limit a subject/offenders actions
12
Q
What are some operational consideration for the use of OC spray?
A
Indoor Deployment - Room size - Exits - Air conditioners Outdoor Deployment - Wind - Rain Other Considerations - Subject wearing glasses or full face helmets - Bystanders
Police dogs or horses (DO NOT USE OC SPRAY IN VICINITY OF POLICE DOGS/HORSES)
13
Q
What are the Decontamination Procedures for OC SPRAY
A
- Control
- Instructions (remain calm, dont rub eyes)
- Removal (from spray area to fresh air area)
- Reassurance (that effects will wear off and you will help)
- Decontaminate (apply cool water and showering if safe)
- Medical (seek assistance from ambos)
- Observe (until effects have worn off)
(CIRRDMO)
14
Q
What are some medical warning signs and symptoms of effects of OC SPRAY
A
- medical attention must be arranged and provided, be alert for:
- doesnt recover within 2 hrs
- is asthmatic
- requests medical attention
- complains of medical symptoms indicating extraordinary effects from OC
15
Q
What is an unintentional discharge
A
- Unintentional discharges are rounds fired unintentionally during weapons handling. Three steps must occur for a firearm to discharge
- Firearm must be a functional working model
- There must be a round in the chamber
- Someone must pull the trigger
(FTS)
16
Q
What is a safe direction
A
A safe direction is a direction in which any unintentionally fired shot would be safely stopped and contained with no human injury, and at most, only minimal property damage
17
Q
What are the 4 general safety principals for firearms
A
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
- Be conscious of where the muzzle of your firearm is pointed at all times (never allow the muzzle of your firearm to cover another human being unless required by your duties)
- Keep your finger off the trigger and on the receiver until your sights are on the target and you have decided to fire
- Be sure of your target (know what it is, what is in line with it and whats behind it. NEVER FIRE AT ANYTHING YOU HAVE NOT POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED)
18
Q
What are the 5 major parts of the glock?
A
Slide Barrel Recoil Spring Receiver Magazine tube
19
Q
What is the functioning sequence of the glock?
A
- Firing
- Unlocking
- Extracting
- Ejecting
- Feeding
- Locking into battery
- Locking open (last shot)
(FUEEFLL)
20
Q
What are the degrees of weapon readiness (glock)
A
Unloaded
- mag not fitted
- no round in chamber
- cannot be fired
OR
Loaded
- mag containing rounds fitted
- round in chamber
- can be fired
NO OTHER CONDITION PERMITTED
(its either LOADED or UNLOADED)
21
Q
What are the 3 safeties on the Glock?
A
- Trigger safety
- Firing pin safety
- Drop safety
22
Q
What is the justification for use of the firearm?
A
- You are only justified in discharging your firearm when there is an immediate risk to your life or the life of someone else, or there is an immediate risk of serious injury to you or someone else and there is no other way of preventing the risk
23
Q
What are the 7 essential elements of a vehicle stop
A
- contact
- isolation
- warning
- stop (offset or angled)
- check
- action/approach
- resolution
24
Q
What are the 10 fatal errors?
A
- lack of knowledge, apathy and complacency
- taking a bad position
- failure to recognise danger signs
- poor or no search
- failure to handcuff
- failure to watch hands
- relaxing too soon
- making false assumptions
- tombstone courage
- sleepy or asleep on the job
25
what are the elements of the tactical operations model
- contain and negotiate
- officer presence
- oc spray
- electronic control device
- tactical disengagement
- weaponless control
- firearm
- communication
- baton
26
What is a stoppage?
Anything that prevents the pistol from firing, when the user intends that it should fire
27
What is the correct drawing technique (for firearms)
1. Grip
2. Clear
3. Join
4. Assess
28
What are the parts of the handcuffs (nomenclature)
Fixed Arm
Swing Arm
Knurled Barrel
Handcuff Stem
29
What are some effects of OC spray
Eyelids spasm and shut
Muccos membranes secrete profusely
Bronchial tubes constrict
blood vessels dilate
30
What is cover
Protection from hostile gun fire
31
What is concealment
Protetion from hostile observations
32
Use of force concepts goals
- The goal is to gain control. Police need to obtain the advantage however force used must be reasonable
- The control must be maintained: Control Vs Damage
- Gives the ability to de-escalate, disengage or respond to escalation
33
What components need to be identified when dealing with innocuous firearms
- The muzzle
- The trigger
- The ammo Source
- The action type for that weapon
34
What are the 5 sugars and milk (for building & entry)
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Shine
Silhouette
Shape
Shadow
Spacing
Movement
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35
Two search method types
Blade of hand method and Crush method
36
What is the glock
The Glock pistol is a mechanically locked, recoil operated self loading pistol with inbuilt trigger, firing pin and drop safety mechanisms.
37
Officer / Suspect factors with use of force concepts
- Age
- Size
- Gender
- Fitness
- Skill level
- Multiple offenders/ officers
38
What are some risk factors related to positional asphyxia
Positional Asphyxiation may be the cause of the sudden death of an individual shortly after being
taken into custody under circumstances which induce an increased oxygen need which the body
is unable to supply;
the subject is highly stressed;
• wild threatening, bizarre behaviour with possible mania or psychosis;
• violent behaviour and/or resistance;
• restraint of the subject, especially in a face down position while handcuffed hand and foot.
• drug and alcohol use by the subject; and
• male gender.
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considerations of positional asphyxia
When it is necessary to use the weight of several police officers to subdue an individual
the subject should be freed from that weight at the first opportunity to allow him or her to
breathe freely.
• Staff should closely monitor the subject's breathing and abandon the restraint at any sign of
breathing difficulties or lack of pulse.
• The subject should be rolled onto his or her side, or sitting position, as soon as possible.
• Staff transporting subjects who fit the profile outlined in this paper should:
• take care to ensure the safety of all involved;
• give consideration to the most appropriate vehicle to use;
• not allow the subject to lie prone in a vehicle; and
• whether the subject is cuffed (hand or foot or both) or not, ensure that his or her
breathing is not impeded.
• Any person who fits the profile should be considered to be a high risk and must be closely
monitored while in police custody.
